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How Armstrong & Getty Built a Show by Refusing to Sound Like Anyone Else

"I think we decided very early in our careers — decades ago — that we were going to do it our way. And if we failed, we would never wonder, 'Gosh, I wonder what would happen if we'd done it our way.'"

20 Brands In 20 Days: Brian Michel, KYGO & KOSI, Denver

"What you can't do is create for the community unless you really are part of it and have lived it."

The Industry According To: Frank Kramer, KLOS/Los Angeles

"As much as we have fun in our ridiculousness, the fact that our community comes together to support each other and we are that conduit gives the show and myself more purpose and satisfaction."

Why Netflix Can’t ‘Netflix’ The Field Of Dreams Game

"Netflix has spent its first MLB season attempting to prove it can create a live sports event that feels different. Now, it has an opportunity to prove it understands something equally important: Different doesn’t always mean more."

Bob Iger: ‘There’s Reason to be Bullish’ on Future of ESPN

"One of the reasons we're optimistic is we know the power and the popularity of live sports and we know how attractive it is."

Neil Everett Joins Trail Blazers For Two Alternate Broadcasts

"The team announced Thursday that Everett and Blazer fan favorites Antonio Harvey and Terry Porter will have coverage of the LegendsCast on Root Sports Plus against Boston on March 17 and against the Clippers on March 19."

Sean McManus: 2023 NCAA Tournament ‘Bittersweet’ for CBS

"Jim has meant so much to the game of college basketball, to CBS Sports, and to the growth in popularity of this great event."

FOX, WWE Have Not Spoken About Renewing SmackDown TV Deal

"FOX has been the home of WWE Smackdown on Friday nights since 2019."

Mike Florio: NFL Network ‘May Have Some Liability’ In Michael Irvin Case

"How high up NFL Network's ladder did it go? NFL Network may have some liability here if Michael Irvin chooses to pursue it."

March Madness TV Ads Nearly Sold Out

“You’ve probably heard about headwinds in the advertising community and spending being a little softer. That is not the case in the sports marketplace.”

WWE Meets With State Regulators To Legalize Betting On Scripted Matches

"Alex Sherman of CNBC reports that WWE bosses have discussed the possibility with regulators in Michigan and Colorado."

Big East Conference Intends To Renew Media Rights Deal With FOX

"The conference signed a 12-year, $500 million deal with FOX Sports in 2013."

Jimmy Pitaro on Shortlist To Succeed Bob Iger As Disney CEO

"Pitaro received the title of Chairman when ESPN was reorganized into its own division of the Walt Disney Company last month."

XFL Games Moving Off FX Amid Low Ratings

"Week 3 action in the XFL averaged 571,000 viewers. That is a 13% drop from Week 2. It is also a significant drop from the initial attempt to reboot the XFL in 2020."

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20 Brands In 20 Days: Brian Michel, KYGO & KOSI, Denver

"What you can't do is create for the community unless you really are part of it and have lived it."

The Industry According To: Frank Kramer, KLOS/Los Angeles

"As much as we have fun in our ridiculousness, the fact that our community comes together to support each other and we are that conduit gives the show and myself more purpose and satisfaction."

Why Netflix Can’t ‘Netflix’ The Field Of Dreams Game

"Netflix has spent its first MLB season attempting to prove it can create a live sports event that feels different. Now, it has an opportunity to prove it understands something equally important: Different doesn’t always mean more."

Why Ben & Woods’ Latest Extensions Could Be Their Grand Finale With 97.3 The Fan

"I got fifteen and a half years in San Diego doing morning radio. The last eight with Ben have been the most magical. Anything beyond that is just gravy for me. Honestly, if I had my way, this would be the last contract maybe."